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Workshop 19 November 2025

Songwriting Workshop, Newport

A relaxed, in-person practical workshop on songwriting for members in Wales.

A hand holding a pencil over a blank note book, their other hand is holding an acoustic guitar.
Date Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location Newport
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A hand holding a pencil over a blank note book, their other hand is holding an acoustic guitar.

General enquiries:

Find out more:

Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG.

Accessibility:

Please contact wyn.williams@bectu.org.uk ahead of the event to discuss any accessibility requirements you may have.

About the event

This is a relaxed and highly interactive workshop, during which participants will engage in a series of exercises to kickstart the creative process. Participants will have the opportunity to create lyrics and melodies in groups during the session.

The workshop will include:

  • Techniques and tips to kickstart song ideas
  • Ways to find inspiration via the arts and other avenues
  • Methods to enhance your lyric-writing skill
  • Setting up the ideal conditions for creativity to flow
  • Overcoming the fear of beginning and capturing a song sketch, fast
  • Individual and group exercises to generate titles, build verses and shape your song
  • Performance of songs (or song parts) created.

How to attend

Tickets are discounted to £10.00 for Union members, or £15.00 full price for non-members. 

A cancellation and refunds policy is available via the booking link. 

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